Before the publication of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, what was the prevailing public consensus regarding species evolution?
A)That species were permanent and unchanging
B)That species evolved through physical changes that led to success
C)That species evolved by means of natural selection
D)That species were modified over time but did not change into new species

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The prevailing public consensus before the publication of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was that species were permanent and unchanging. This idea was based on religious beliefs and the lack of scientific evidence for evolution.

Before the Publication of Charles Darwin's on the Origin of Species